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Fartlek Friday XXVII: NEBOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

NEBOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! If you couldn’t tell I’m a TAD excited about this weekend. I’ve been looking forward all year to Nebo and now it’s FINALLY here! I might not be getting my elusive sub-two time, but I’m going for at least a YR (year record? There’s probably a better name for that? Cooler at least). I’m also using it as my launching pad for my sub-two goals of 2015 (I’ll blog about this later).

Needless to say … NEBOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

This past week has been a short, fun and crazy week. I always get these kind of weeks when there is a Monday holiday. The Tuesday back to work always ends up horrible. I call these Monuesdays. They’re the worst kind of work day. It’s basically when Monday invades Tuesday and makes life hell. I’m probably preaching to the choir here. BUT, on the other hand it’s also a four day work week. So … you get rewarded fairly quickly for those Monuesdays.

Speaking of holidays though, I kinda wish the federal government would take Fridays off instead of Mondays. I’d much more appreciate a Friday day off than a Monday. Nothing good happens on a Monday holiday. Nothing. I should rant about this sometime.

If you haven’t been paying attention to my blog lately, you’ll notice a couple new columns as of late. Last week I started a bi-weekly column called Josh Stories. They’re just stories about me. Most of them will be kid stories, but there will also be a number of teenage and college Josh stories in there as well. Except some funny, some thought provoking and then some … um, Josh why are you sharing this?

But, in addition to the Josh Stories I will also be writing a column called Josh Rants on the opposite weeks of Josh Stories. My first one was yesterday about “REALITY” TV. Most of these stories will just be … rants. I have no idea what the direction of this will be, but expect rants. That’s all I can tell you.

I’m kinda excited for these two new columns, because I think they’ll give you a better picture of me. There is much more to my life than just working out and running (shocking, right?). And, I kind of hope these columns will introduce you to that part of me. Then on the other hand, I just love writing so I am excited to have MORE to write and share with you. So … it’s a win-win for all of us, right?

Besides Nebo going on, the Salt Lake Comic Con is happening this weekend. Last night we had a ghost hunt at Off Broadway here in Downtown Salt Lake with my brother. It was really fun. I’m regretting it now in the morning. But, I always love a good ghost hunt. Especially during the Con. I’ve got a lot going on this weekend so I am not sure how much I’ll be able to attend the Con. But, I love the buzz around Comic Con and the people it brings to Salt Lake City.

Anyways, here are a few other things that caught my attention this week …

The NFL season started last night. All, I have to say … is everything is right in the world today. I am more than excited though for the full slate of games starting on Sunday.

For the record, I am a 49ers fan. But, I am just an overall fan of pro football. Well, college as well. But, I love pro football. I also cheer for teams from cities I love to the underdog … of course if they are not playing the 49ers or the if they are out of the playoffs.

If you must know, I rooted for the Seahawks in the Super Bowl. Mainly, because I hate the Broncos. And, I never really cared for Peyton Manning. Though, I do like his younger brother Eli and the Giants.

If you’re not a football fan or lover of sports odds are you are just skipping over this part. I wouldn’t blame you, my Mom doesn’t get football.In fact I think she is one of only three Americans that confuse it with soccer?!

Do I believe the nickname is racist? Yes. Not intended back when it was chosen in the mid-’30’s. Do I think it should be changed? Yes. Personally, I think a change to either Braves (their original nickname) or Warriors would be acceptable. But, also a theme away from Native American imagery would be good as well. Either way, it should be changed.

Wow, this is pretty cool. I don’t think I’ll ever have the ambition to fight a swordfish (I don’t even have enough patience to reel in a trout), but I can sure admire it, right? But, heavens, it sounds like I missed out on swordfish steaks … bummer.

I don’t know why I find this funny? But, I do. But, let’s get to the root of the post … smoking is stupid, especially when smoking around non-smokers. I don’t want cancer from second hand smoke. No thanks!

I have many problems with the idea of fast food workers demanding $15 an hour. Not only do I HATE fast food, but being a fast food worker shouldn’t be a career. It’s not meant to be a career. PLUS … what is it about their work that warrants them to make more money than most office professionals? That’s ridiculous.

Oh, I just Googled her. Her real name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, but goes by her stage name of Lana Del Ray. She was born in New York City, is 29 years old and is famous for … she sings. Don’t ask me what she sings.